Tag: turkey

June 7, 2021 at 3:17 pm

An Amazing Before and After of an Ancient Greek Stadium Excavation

An Amazing Before and After of an Ancient Greek Stadium Excavation

The stadium could hold up to 30,000 spectators

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May 2, 2019 at 3:31 pm

Timelapse of a Street Cat Chilling on a Sidewalk in Istanbul

Timelapse of a Street Cat Chilling on a Sidewalk in Istanbul

In Istanbul, Turkey, felines are just as much a denizen as people

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March 22, 2018 at 4:39 pm

New Banksy’s Appear in NYC, Including Giant Mural of Imprisoned Artist

New Banksy's Appear in NYC, Including Giant Mural of Imprisoned Artist

One year ago, Turkish artist Zehra Dogan was sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for a watercolor painting

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December 11, 2017 at 5:01 pm

Inflating a Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey

Inflating a Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey

A hot air balloon being inflated before a trip over Cappadocia, Turkey, as seen from the inside

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November 21, 2016 at 9:14 pm

This Is One of the Best Video Tours of Turkey You Will Ever See

This Is One of the Best Video Tours of Turkey You Will Ever See

“Watchtower of Turkey” is a timelapse short film by Leonardo Dalessandri shot over 20 days and 3,500 km travelled

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September 20, 2016 at 9:47 am

Turkish Engineers Build Full-Scale, Driveable BMW Transformer

Turkish Engineers Build Full-Scale, Driveable BMW Transformer

Autobots, roll out!

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May 2, 2016 at 2:49 pm

2200-Year-Old Mosaic that Says “Be Cheerful, Live Your Life” Found in Turkey

2200-Year-Old  Mosaic that Says "Be Cheerful, Live Your Life" Found in Turkey

A rare ‘skeleton mosaic’ from 3rd century BC discovered in Turkey’s southern province of Hatay in the ancient Greek city of Antiocheia

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January 27, 2016 at 5:44 pm

Artist Turns His Photos of Istanbul Into Inception-like Dreamscapes (12 Photos)

Artist Turns His Photos of Istanbul Into Inception-like Dreamscapes (12 Photos)

Aydın Büyüktaş takes photos of popular Istanbul locations and turns them into something like you’ve never seen

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April 20, 2015 at 12:16 pm

This Machine Feeds Stray Animals in Exchange for Recycled Bottles

This Machine Feeds Stray Animals in Exchange for Recycled Bottles

With roughly 14 million inhabitants, Istanbul, Turkey is one of the world’s largest cities. Living amongst the city dwellers is a swelling number of stray cats and dogs, with an estimated population of 150,000. The issue of stray animals is a polarizing topic in Turkey where any attempts by the Government to address the…

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November 25, 2014 at 1:05 pm

Stunning 2200-Year-Old Mosaics Discovered in Ancient Greek City

Stunning 2200-Year-Old Mosaics Discovered in Ancient Greek City

Three new mosaics were recently discovered in the ancient Greek city of Zeugma, which is located in the present-day province of Gaziantep in southern Turkey. The incredibly well-preserved mosaics date back to 2nd century BC. Zeugma was considered one of the most important centers of the Eastern Roman Empire and the ancient city has…

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